All historical experience demonstrates the following: Our earth cannot be changed unless in the not too distant future an alteration in the consciousness of individuals is achieved.
Hans KungRead
Time and again we see leaders and members of religions incite aggression, fanaticism, hate, and xenophobia - even inspire and legitimate violent and bloody conflicts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Religious leaders often provoke negative emotions and violence, causing conflicts in society.
Hans Kung's quote highlights the troubling tendency of some religious leaders and members to incite negative feelings such as aggression and hate, which can lead to social unrest and violence. It suggests that rather than promoting peace and understanding, certain interpretations and actions within religious contexts may legitimize hostility and even warfare, thereby illustrating a detrimental impact on society.
Themes
ReligionConflictHateLeadersAggression
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on tolerance, one might quote this to discuss the responsibilities of religious leaders.
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